Although the public views Covid-19, Flu, and MMR vaccines as safe, a new APPC survey shows a statistically significant erosion in support.
Vaccination
Most Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy
With RSV cases up, an APPC survey finds most people likely to recommend RSV immunizations for infants, older adults, and during pregnancy.
CDC Urges ‘Shared Decision-Making’ on Some Childhood Vaccines; Many Unclear About What That Means
The CDC has urged the use of shared decision-making between parents and health providers for some childhood vaccines, but many don't know what that is, Annenberg surveys show.
As Measles Cases Rise, Views of MMR Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness and Willingness to Recommend It Drop
A new APPC survey finds a small but significant drop in public willingness to recommend the MMR vaccine to someone in their household.
Cases of Whooping Cough Remain High, but Knowledge About the Disease Still Low
A new APPC survey reveals a lack of knowledge among the public about what pertussis (whooping cough) is and what its symptoms are.
New White Paper Analyzes U.S. Vaccine Safety Monitoring System and Suggests Improvements
In an APPC white paper, biostatistician and Penn Professor Jeffrey Morris analyzes the U.S. vaccine safety monitoring system and offers ways to improve VAERS and other components.
Although Public Overwhelmingly Supports Hepatitis B Vaccine for a Newborn, Partisan Differences Exist
Most Americans would be likely to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for a newborn, according to a new APPC survey.
Americans More Likely to Accept Guidance from AMA than CDC on Vaccine Safety
By a 2-1 margin, Americans are more likely to accept guidance on vaccine safety from the American Medical Association (AMA) than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an Annenberg survey finds.
‘Mental Model’ Approach Shows Promise in Reducing Susceptibility to Misconceptions About mRNA Vaccination
Showing people a "mental model" of scientific concepts may help undercut vaccine-related misconceptions, according to new APPC research published in PNAS.